Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This chicken gnocchi soup has tender potato dumplings, fresh spinach and juicy chicken in a deliciously creamy, yet lightened up broth.

It’s truly comfort food at its finest, and you’re going to love it!

How to make chicken gnocchi soup

Ingredients Needed

• Mirepoix. In other words, onion, celery and carrot.
  • This will be the base of the soup and provide flavor, texture and nutrition.
• Chicken. You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced.
• Garlic. A few cloves, minced.
• Italian and poultry seasoning. These two herb concoctions provide immense flavor to the soup.
• Flour. To thicken it up; i.e. a roux.
• Stock. I use unsalted chicken stock!
• Evaporated milk. Yes, the stuff in the can. I use it a lot in place or heavy cream because it’s lighter but still provides creaminess.
• Gnocchi. I use whole wheat but regular is great, too.
• Spinach. Several handfuls.

Equipment Needed

• A cutting board and chef’s knife.
• A stove for cooking.
• A soup pot or Dutch oven.
• A wooden spoon.
• Measuring cups and spoons, unless you want to wing it.
• A soup ladle and bowls for serving.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start by sauteing the mirepoix. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot to medium heat.
   • Add onion, celery and carrots and saute 3-4 minutes, until starting to soften.
2. Add the chicken and spinach. Next, add the chicken and saute 3-4 minutes, until browned.
   • Stir in the spinach and garlic and saute 1-2 minutes, until wilted.
3. Add the herbs and spices. Stir in the Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt, black pepper and cayenne.
4. Make a roux. Stir in the flour and allow to cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
   • Stir in the chicken stock and evaporated milk and bring to a low boil.
5. Simmer and cook the gnocchi. Add the gnocchi and cook on a simmer 4-5 minutes, until gnocchi is tender.
   • Remove pot from the heat and stir in Worcestershire sauce and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
6. The best part! Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
   • Serve with remaining shaved Parmesan on top.

A few other soup recipes:

• Zuppa Toscana
• Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
• Loaded Cheesy Potato Soup
• Tuscan Sausage & Potato Soup
• Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup
• Also, check out my Simple Soups eCookbook!

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